The Kingdom of Sweden
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Sweden
The Kingdom of Sweden recognized the independence of Azerbaijan on the 16th of January 1992. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on the 8th of May 1992.
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Kingdom of Sweden was established in January 2008. The Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden in the Republic of Azerbaijan has been active since the 1st of March 2014.
On the 6th to the 7th of November 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, paid an official visit to Sweden.
On the 4th to the 6th of November 2019, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, paid a working visit to Sweden to participate in the event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership Programme.
On the 9th to the 10th of February 2016, a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Margot Elisabeth Wallström, paid a working visit to Azerbaijan.
On the 14th to the 15th of March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ann Linde, paid a working visit to our country.
Inter-parliamentary relations
The Working Group for Azerbaijani-Swedish Inter-Parliamentary Relations has been established and operates in the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The group is chaired by Kamila Aliyeva.
Contractual and legal framework
In total, one document was signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Sweden.
Economic co-operation
In total, 32 Swedish companies engaged in construction, trade and services have been registered in Azerbaijan.
Trade turnover between the two countries (In millions of U.S. dollars)
|
Years |
Imports |
Exports |
Trade turnover |
Balance |
|
2016 |
67.89 |
0.34 |
68.23 |
-67.55 |
|
2017 |
28.53 |
0.44 |
28.97 |
-28.09 |
|
2018 |
30.09 |
0.83 |
30.92 |
-29.26 |
|
2019 |
32.47 |
0.47 |
32.94 |
-32 |
|
2020 |
37.48 |
0.97 |
38.45 |
-36.51 |
Source: The State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Diplomatic mission
Address of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Kingdom of Sweden:
Address Barnhusgatan 3, 111 23, Stockholm
Official website; www.stockholm.mfa.gov.az